Came in perfect condition. The wood on the bass looks nice, with good grain matching at wood joints so as they were barely noticeable. The body is finished with high gloss and looks really nice. I see this toning down with regular use, Which I think I'll prefer. The curvature of the body is comfortable against the body and the bass itself is light and easy to hold. The neck appears to be unfinished/unsealed maple, and is smooth enough while offering a bit of friction for hold. I much prefer it to a sticky poly neck.
Intonation was easily dialed in via the adjustable bridge, and string height was near appropriate. Only have had a J/P pickup setup prior, so I was surprised at how quiet it was initially. Raising the pickups to appropriate height increased output considerably, but I don't feel like these pickups have much in the way of higher frequencies. The lows, however, are full and wicked and the low B and D string BOOM bass. I think I'll try to locate another pickup for presence in higher tones to pair with one of these humbuckers.
I can't believe how great a value this bass is though, and couldn't recommend it more.
Ktaxon 5 String Electric Bass Guitar, Full Size Standard Right Handed Rosewood Fretboard Bass Kit with Gig Bag Strap Cable Wr
4.4 | 233 ratings
Price: 69.99
Last update: 01-06-2025
About this item
???? QUALITY MATERIALS: 5-string bass guitar features basswood body with glossy finish, which provides more stable performance and longer lasting. Custom designed and hand crafted with a rosewood fretboard and maple neck for comfortable playing and smooth feeling
???? SUPERIOR SOUND: This right handed bass guitar offers excellent specifications for students and musicians of all levels. The starter bass guitar have two single-coil pickup, 2 volume and 2 tone control knobs to create fuller bass effect and full range of tones. Compare with 4 string bass, this 5 string bass has an extra B string, making it more suitable for pop music
???? GOOD PLAYING FEEL: The streamlined neck with narrow width design provides comfortable playability and reduce fatigue when playing or practicing. 24 frets are carefully sanded to make sure they are smooth and won't hurt your hands. The steel strings are smooth and delicate to the touch and have less frictional resistance when playing
???? ENCLOSED TUNING MACHINES: Closed metal tuner and tuning peg allow for more accurate tuning while being more wear resistant and glossy. Through-body fixed bridge with slotted saddles effectively transfers the vibrations of the strings to the body for maximum resonance
???? COMPLETE ACCESSORIES: No need to purchase any additional accessories. The full size bass kit comes with picks, cable and wrench tool. This electric bass beginner kit has a beautiful appearance and perfect sound that is the best choices for holiday gift
???? SUPERIOR SOUND: This right handed bass guitar offers excellent specifications for students and musicians of all levels. The starter bass guitar have two single-coil pickup, 2 volume and 2 tone control knobs to create fuller bass effect and full range of tones. Compare with 4 string bass, this 5 string bass has an extra B string, making it more suitable for pop music
???? GOOD PLAYING FEEL: The streamlined neck with narrow width design provides comfortable playability and reduce fatigue when playing or practicing. 24 frets are carefully sanded to make sure they are smooth and won't hurt your hands. The steel strings are smooth and delicate to the touch and have less frictional resistance when playing
???? ENCLOSED TUNING MACHINES: Closed metal tuner and tuning peg allow for more accurate tuning while being more wear resistant and glossy. Through-body fixed bridge with slotted saddles effectively transfers the vibrations of the strings to the body for maximum resonance
???? COMPLETE ACCESSORIES: No need to purchase any additional accessories. The full size bass kit comes with picks, cable and wrench tool. This electric bass beginner kit has a beautiful appearance and perfect sound that is the best choices for holiday gift
Product information
| Item Weight | 6.5 pounds |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 44.1 x 12.8 x 1.65 inches |
| ASIN | B0B713YJXG |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars
213 ratings
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,983 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #12 in Electric Bass Guitars #110 in Guitars (Musical Instruments) |
| Date First Available | July 19, 2022 |
| Back Material | Basswood |
| Body Material | Basswood |
| Color Name | Black |
| Fretboard Material | rosewood |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Single Coil |
| String Material | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material | Maple, Rosewood, Basswood |
| Neck Material Type | maple |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Size | Classic |
| Proficiency Level | All |
Top reviews from the United States
James T
Great value for the money. Perfectly playable and inexpensive starter/project bass.
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
Dangerous
Incredible Glarry Value
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023
Dangerous
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023
Pros: nice neck shape, very playable intonation/action out of the box, great packaging (full foam insert in the box), hardware feels relatively solid and the sound should be more than enough to get scratch tracks/random noodling.
Cons: fretboard will need conditioning, fret ends will need dressing (but better than some guitars I’ve played), strings feel to be quite cheap, big neck dive versus the light body and the overall output of the pickups seems low (could just be my amp).
This won’t be anyone’s top shelf instrument, but upgrading the hardware, electronics and string would likely land this in a solid backup/spare/I need a 5 string for a gig type slot. Really excited to see what I can get out of it into Logic via my HX Stomp + how much I can improve the feel. Great project bass!
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ktmichelle
Very good for a beginner
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023Saidnamyzo
It's a Glarry
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2024